The King's Commission

In his third high-seas adventure, the Royal Navy’s Alan Lewrie seeks to recruit Native Americans to help quell the revolution in the colonies.

“You could get addicted to this series. Easily.” ―The New York Times Book Review

Dewey Lambdin has created one of the greatest characters in historical adventure fiction. Naval officer and rogue, Alan Lewrie is a man of his times and a hero for all times. His equals are Hornblower, Aubrey, and Maturin—sailors beloved by readers all over the world.

In The King’s Commission, Midshipman Alan Lewrie passes the examination for Lieutenancy and finds himself commissioned first officer of the brig o’war Shrike. There’s time for some dalliance with the fair sex, and then Lieutenant Lewrie is off to patrol the North American coast and attempt to bring the Muskogees and Seminoles onto the British side against the American rebels. Then back to the Caribbean, to sail beside Captain Horatio Nelson in the Battle for Turks Island.

“Stunning naval adventure, reeking of powder and mayhem. I wish I had written this series.” ―Bernard Cornwell, New York Times–bestselling author

“Great naval action and deep historical detail in the vein of O’Brian and Forester.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“The best naval series since C. S. Forester.” —Library Journal

“Lewrie is a delightfully randy and irreverent character, the perfect man to walk the quarterdeck of a Royal Navy frigate.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Lewrie is a marvelous creation, resourceful and bold.” —James L. Nelson, author of the Blood, Steel, & Empire series